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Total Chess Training

Total Chess Training consists of five magnificent educational programs: Chess Tactics Art 3.0; Strategy 2.0; Encyclopedia of Middlegame; Encyclopedia of Opening Blunders; Studies 2.0 with new printing possibilities and compatibility with Shredder 3 and 4, covering every phase or aspect of chess:

  • Openings – Learn to play by learning the opening mistakes and traps that've been discovered over time with Encyclopedia of Opening Blunders
  • Middlegame – Become a wizard in the art of combinations with the intensive course on tactics, CT-Art 3.0, and learn the positional methods used by grandmasters in Strategy 2.0. Study typical middlegame structures and their plans, arranged depending on the openings they come from, with Encyclopedia of Middlegame.
  • Endgame – Instead of boring lectures, learn endgame technique with the use of breathtaking artistic endgame compositions, chosen for their relevance to real play, with Studies 2.0.

    Altogether Total Chess Training includes more than 9000 commented games and positions to be solved for chess players with ELO rating from 1800 to 2400!
    Total Chess Training is the product of the best Russian chess instructors' efforts. Take advantage of their training and knowledge now, and raise your playing level to a new standard.

    No additional software required.


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Total Chess Training II

This is the second compilation of popular training programs for studying all the chess game phases: opening, middlegame and endgame.  Total Chess Training II includes more than 11,000 study examples and exercises for chess players with the ELO rating from 1700 to 2400!  On this CD you will find five programs not included in the first Total Training package:

  • Encyclopedia of Middlegame, Vol. II - the program for studying middlegame opening plans and playing techniques. Theoretical section includes over 600 games/lectures, each of them illustrating the popular openings' typical plans and methods. Special training section with more than 500 exercises for a user to solve as well as 150 training positions. Course composed by GM Kalinin.

  • Chess Tactics for intermediate players - the program including over 1180 tactical exercises, classified by themes and difficulty.

  • Mate Studies - about 5000 exercises and problems. An excellent program for developing your combinative skills!

  • Theory and Practice of Chess Endings - the best program for studying endgame! Its author, the well-known coach GM Panchenko, worked on the chess material for over 20 years. Many experts regard his endgame handbook as the best in this field. Thousands of chess players in Russia used it to study the endgame and many of them are now grandmasters. Theoretical section includes as many as 700 lectures. Training section with 300 exercises as well as 180 examples.

  • Chess Endgame Training - the program consists of more than 2450 endgame exercises taken out of practical games, endgame studies as well as training examples, all classified according to no less than 500 endgame themes.

System requiriments: IBM-compatible PC, 32 Mb RAM, hard disk 100Mb, Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP, CD-ROM drive. No additional software required.


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Chess Tactics ART 4.0

Finally a new and improved version of the legendary CT-ART has been released! This excellent tactics course has been voted more than once by the chess experts as the best chess training program. CT-ART is an indispensable training tool for intermediate players. The new version sports a convenient user interface and adds 1,000 training exercises (2,200 basic exercises and 1,800 auxiliary exercises altogether).

Improve your play by studying, practicing and solving the carefully selected exercises in CT-ART 4.0. Its ease of use let’s you focus on what matters most: Your improvement.

You get plenty of feedback and opportunity to track your progress.
  • Study the training material and test your knowledge
  • Review your rating history
  • Keep track of the progress of multiple users. Compete against your friends and family members
  • Practice by playing against a chess program

    Peshk@ is a modern chess improvement and training tool from the developers of CT-ART, one of the most popular and respected tactics training programs.

    Additional training modules. Besides the training module that comes with Peshk@, a selection of additional modules is offered, covering a wide range of subjects from the opening to the endgame and from strategy to tactics.

    Familiar features in a modern user interface. If you are familiar with older ChessOK training products, you will feel right at home with Peshk@:

    • Keeps track of the progress of multiple users.
    • Study the material and then test your knowledge
    • Elo rating history
    • Performance statistics
    • Play against a chess engine
    • Analyze with a chess engine
    Taking Advantage of the Internet. Peshk@ comes with one training course, but users can browse a list of available courses from inside the program. The list is automatically updated when new courses are released.

    Users can try out new courses before they buy them. There is no need to install a new program just to try them out. The trial versions allow you to make more informed buying decisions. If you decide to buy, the purchase only requires a few mouse clicks and you will be able to start using the new course within minutes.

    This design allows users to quickly build a library of courses that address exactly those areas that need the most improvement.

    Improvements Based on User Feedback. The improvements in Peshk@ compared to previous ChessOK training programs are to a large extent based on feedback from users. Here are some examples:
     
    1. Improved user interface. Peshk@ is based on a modern user interface that is similar to Office 2007, just a lot simpler. Rybka Aquarium users will also feel right at home with the “ribbon” user interface. Note that you can minimize the ribbon by double-clicking on one of the tabs in order to maximize the working area. This can be helpful for users with low-resolution screens.
    2. Improved piece and board graphics. Peshk@ comes with a nice selection of boards and piece sets. The pieces are vector based so they look smooth at any size. Board themes and piece sets are interchangeable between Peshk@ and Rybka Aquarium.
    3. Consistency across different training program. This is solved by Peshk@. Instead of creating a different program for each training course, Peshk@ can handle multiple courses as described below.
    4. Vista UAC compatibility. Peshk@ is fully compatible with Windows Vista UAC and doesn't need administrative rights to run.
    5. Auto-update and an option to download courses from the Internet. Both of these features are built into Peshk@. Note that Internet access is only required while you are checking for and downloading new courses. Otherwise everything is done locally, so for training Peshk@ works in the same way as previous ChessOk training programs.

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Encyclopedia of Middlegame I

The program designed by GM Alexander Kalinin to help a student understand the ideas and strategies behind typical middlegame positions according to the openings they originate from. Intended for stronger players. Having no analogues among chess programs MIDDLEGAME contains detailed material on two courses: typical structures of middlegame and playing technique in most popular openings. Training material contains more than 600 examples and is subdivided into themes according to typical methods and ideas of playing.

  • More than 1,000 exercises formed by real games for you to solve
  • About 400 typical positions for playing against internal playing engine Dragon, or other supported external programs
  • Several languages supported: English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish

No additional software required.


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Encyclopedia of Middlegame II

Encyclopedia of Middlegame II was written by GM Alexander Kalinin. A CD contains a course Typical Plans and Methods in the Most Popular Openings.
The following openings are viewed: Sicilian defense (Dragon, Najdorf, Paulsen variations), Ruy Lopez (Open variation, Exchanged Variation), King's gambit, Italian game, Evans gambit, Pirc-Ufimtsev, Alekhine's defense, Nimzo-Indian defense, Queen's-Indian defense, Queen's gambit, Modern Benoni). The program is not another Middlegame I version but a completely new program supplied with the wholly different material.

  • Over 650 thoroughly annotated and classified instructive examples
  • More than 600 exercises for you to solve
  • 150 typical positions to train and play against Crafty, the built-in playing engine
  • Several languages supported: English, Spanish and Russian
  • No additional software required

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Encyclopedia of Middlegame III

This course composed by GM Alexander Kalinin is aimed at teaching a student much of the middlegame methods and intricacies through a theoretical section which includes over 520 games/lectures each of them illustrating typical plans and methods in the following openings: Petroff defense, Ruy Lopez (Marshall var.), Sicilian defense (Closed System and 3. Bb5 var.), Scandinavian defense, Gruenfeld defense, Queen's Gambit Accepted, Reti opening, variant 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 (or 2…g6) 3. Bg5, and etc.

  • More than 500 exercises for a user to solve, giving refutations of the wrong moves as well as numerous hints to help you find the correct answer

  • As many as 100 training positions to be played against the built-in chess playing program Crafty

  • Multiple user profiles featured with independent ratings and statistics for each

  • Printing options also available

  • Several languages supported: English, Spanish and Russian.

No additional software required.

System requirements: IBM-compatible PC, 32 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 60 Mb, of free disk space, Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP/2003, CD-ROM drive.

The packet includes a CD, a printed manual and a plastic box.


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Encyclopedia of Middlegame VI

This course was composed by GM Kalinin.
It is aimed at teaching a student much of the middlegame methods and intricacies through a theoretical section which includes over 560 games/lectures, each of them illustrating typical plans and methods in the following openings: Two Knights' defense, Ruy Lopez (Schliemann and 5...b5 variations), Sicilian defense (Richter attack), French defense (3. e5 and 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 variations), Caro-Kann defense (3.e5 var.), English defense, King's Indian defense (Classical, Saemisch, Fianchetto and Averbakh variations), Nimzo-Indian defense, Slav defense (4...dc var.), Old Indian defense, etc. A special training section includes more than 530 exercises for a user to solve, giving refutations of the wrong moves as well as numerous hints to help you find the correct answer. There are also training 380 positions to be played against the embedded chess playing program Crafty. Multiple user profiles are featured with independent ratings and statistics for each. Printing options are also available.

English and Spanish version are available.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM-compatible PC, 32 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 60 Mb, of free disk space, Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP/2003, CD-ROM drive.


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Chess Combinations Encyclopedia

A fundamental program on chess tactics including more than 4000 training examples and exercises classified by more than 100 tactical methods and motifs. The complexity of the exercises grows inside each theme from beginner to advanced chess player. Individual ratings are calculated on the basis of the user's performance and statistics are gathered for each user. When studying each theme step by step, you can master all the tactical methods and improve your play drastically.

  • Languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Italian
  • CD, printed manual and plastic box

System requirements:

Essential: IBM-compatible PC, 128 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 1Gb of free disk space, Windows 2000/NT/ME/XP, CD-ROM drive. No additional software is required.


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Studies 2.0

Training course based on best chess studies, especially chosen for their instructive value. Contains over 950 greatest endgame compositions and 900 subsidiary exercises divided into 4 parts: Studies on the topics; Ending studies; Gallery of Chess Compositions; Various grades by difficulty level (ELO 1800-2400).
There is simply no substitute for the ease and quality of the studies presented, not to mention their eternal beauty.
  • A possibility to set up styles for study and game elements
  • Built-in chess playing program (may be started from any position)
  • Compatibility with top playing programs (Hiarcs 3-6, MChess Pro 5-7 etc)
  • Several languages supported: English, French, German, Russian and Spanish

No additional software required.


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Strategy 2.0

Designed by GM Alexander Kalinin to teach students strategy and positional play, STRATEGY 2.0 is a significantly expanded version of the original Strategy, containing not only more exercises but also many new lessons not present in the first edition. This chess program presents 1800 instructive positions with 18 most important strategic themes such as Advantage in development, Advantage in space, Attack on the king, Attack on the queenside, Weak squares, Pawn structure, Open files and diagonals, Central squares, Position of pieces, Exchange, Positional sacrifice, Prophylaxis, Isolated queen's pawn, Hanging pawns, Pawn pair of c3+d4 on semi-open files, the rule of two weaknesses, Planning, Defense and Counterattack.
  • 250 examples for self-study illustrating the lessons presented
  • 1100 selected exercises for you to solve
  • 450 typical positions to train and play against Crafty or other supported external programs
  • Several languages supported: English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish

No additional software required.


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Checkmates I

If you are a beginner, you can’t afford to miss mate in one if you want to improve. This course addresses that problem. This huge number of exercises also makes it an excellent tool for speed training, even for stronger players. This program includes 40,000 exercises taken from practical games with few pieces left on the board. It is intended for players with USCF rating of 300 or higher. Even if you only study and solve 10% of the exercises, you will learn a huge number of mating patterns and probably never miss a mate in one again!

You get plenty of feedback and opportunity to track your progress.
  • Study the training material and test your knowledge
  • Review your rating history
  • Keep track of the progress of multiple users. Compete against your friends and family members
  • Practice by playing against a chess program

Languages: English, German and Spanish.

System requirements: IBM-compatible PC, 64 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 50 Mb of free disk space, Windows 7/XP/Vista, CD-ROM drive. No additional software required.


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Checkmates II

This training course contains 77,000 mate in one exercises taken from practical games with many pieces on the board. An excellent follow-up to CD Elementary Checkmates I. The huge number of exercises also makes this course an excellent tool for speed training, even for stronger players. It is intended for players with USCF rating of 500 or higher. Even if you only study and solve 10% of the exercises, you will learn a huge number of mating patterns and probably never miss a mate in one again!

You get plenty of feedback and opportunity to track your progress.
  • Study the training material and test your knowledge
  • Review your rating history
  • Keep track of the progress of multiple users. Compete against your friends and family members
  • Practice by playing against a chess program

Languages: English, German and Spanish.
System requirements: IBM-compatible PC, 64 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 50 Mb of free disk space, Windows 7/XP/Vista, CD-ROM drive. No additional software required.


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Complete Chess Course

This course covers a wide range of opening, middlegame and endgame subjects. It starts off by teaching you how to checkmate the lone king and proceeds to more advanced topics, such as utilizing a material or positional advantage. This program includes 55 lessons with more than 1200 instructive examples and exercises. Improve your play by studying, practicing and solving the carefully selected examples and exercises in Complete Chess Course. It is intended for players with USCF rating of 1000 or higher.

You get plenty of feedback and opportunity to track your progress.

  • Study the training material and test your knowledge
  • Review your rating history
  • Keep track of the progress of multiple users. Compete against your friends and family members
  • Play against a chess program

Course content:

  1. Utilizing decisive material advantage
  2. The three stages of chess game
  3. Basics pawn endings
  4. The fundamentals of chess tactics
  5. Utilizing a material or positional advantage
(ELO 1000-1800)

Languages: English and Spanish

System requirements: IBM-compatible PC, 64 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 50 Mb of free disk space, Windows 7/XP/Vista, CD-ROM Drive. No additional software required.


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MATE STUDIES

An interactive Chess Training Course

A new interactive training course includes over 5000 best mate studies classified by a number of moves to achieve mate, a number of pieces on the board and authors.

  • Visual hints to help a student find the solution

  • Embedded chess playing program Crafty to learn with or play against

  • Multiple user profiles possible with independent ratings and all other individual information

  • Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

System requirements: Essential: IBM-compatible PC, 64 MB memory (RAM), Hard Disk (150 MB of free disk space), Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP, CD-ROM drive.


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CHESS TACTICS for Intermediate Players CD

This program is based on a bestseller by the experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. It is a sequel to the popular program Chess Tactics for beginners.  It is a Windows based chess tactics testing and training program intended for intermediate players. Among the topics there're: Mating combinations, Pinning combinations, Decoying, Blockade, Exchange, etc. The program is designed for chess players with the ELO level of 1600-2200 points.

The exercises are arranged in 19 sections according to their increasing difficulty. All the sections contain exercises for Practice and Test. After you have solved a problem, you are given a ELO rating. This rating is based on the difficulty of the problem, the time taken, and errors if any you made. Your original rating is adjusted up or down after each exercise.
The program includes positions from practical games, endgame studies as well as training examples.

A sequel to the Chess Tactics for Beginners, this program on chess tactics is developed by the prominent chess coach Sergey Ivashchenko and aimed at intermediate players.

The program includes:

  • More than 1170 tactical positions classified by themes and difficulty
  • Refutations of wrong moves as well as other hints to help find the correct answer
  • Languages supported: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German
  • DVD-like box

100%  ORIGINAL CD. Comes with SOFTWARE LICENSE.

SYSTEM REQUREMENTS: IBM-compatible PC, 64 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 200 Mb, of free disk space,  CD-ROM drive. No additional software is required. Windows 2000/NT/ME/XP/2003

No additional software required.


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Chess Tactics for Beginners

This program is based on a bestseller by the experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. Intended for beginners, both children and adults. Exercises arranged in five courses according to their increasing difficulty. Each course contains exercises for Practice and Test. The program includes positions from practical games, endgame studies as well as training examples.
  • More than 1,300 tactical problems. You have to find the most important moves
  • A built-in playing engine “Dragon” which can be called upon to analyze the problem
  • Your favourite external playing program can also be used by you
  • Wooden, marmoreal and standard interfaces possible
  • English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish versions available
  • Manual and build-in help files for each language

No additional software required.


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Chess School for Beginners

Written by GM Yury Razuvaev, well-known GM and one of Anatoly Karpov’s coaches, this friendly interactive course is intended for both children and adult beginners. It is divided into 3 main sections: 1) Chess rules; 2) Development of intellectual abilities; 3) Playing.

  • 700 carefully chosen, and in many cases designed, examples to help a student
  • Navigator, the part of the program, presents a window which allows to select a mode of work
  • Ideal for schools and teachers with an unlimited number of individual student profiles allowed
  • English version is available

No additional software is required.


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Advanced Chess School

Advanced Chess School is an interactive tutorial for those unexperienced players, both children and adults, who have already learnt the rules of chess and now wish to become players of intermediate strength. It can be considered a continuation of “Chess School for Beginners”. Students will study essential concepts such as development, the center, fundamentals in chess tactics, basic endgame rules and much more! The chess material for the program was prepared by N. Zhuravlev, chess master from Latvia, famous trainer and author.
The program contains 2 large courses: “Theory – Essential Chess Knowledge” and “Playing Instructive Examples.
  • 55 lessons with more than 1,200 instructive examples
  • Several languages supported: English, Russian, Spanish
  • No additional software required
This course turns a beginner into an intermediate player!

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